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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,592.68, 21,896.16 and 9,044.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,592.68, 21,896.16 and 9,044.54 is: 13,571.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,592.68 : 21,896.16 = 9,044.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,592.68/21,896.16 = 9,044.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,592.68x = 21,896.16 × 9,044.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,592.68x = 198,040,694.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,040,694.97/14,592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,571.24

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